As travellers start planning their getaways for summer, they've been warned to keep an eye out for a wave of "hidden fees".
10.06.2024 - 16:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Searching for a new property is an exciting prospect, whether you're buying your first home, moving up the ladder or searching for a place to retire. But amongst all the excitement, it can be easy for house hunters to miss potential warning signs that could result in costly repairs later down the line.
According to Fiona Lee, director of estate agents Winkworth, June is one of the most popular times for buyers to start looking for their next home. Though surveyors tend to pick up on anything that needs flagging in the buying process, Saga’s home insurance expert, Anna Thunstrom, says there are essential things that you should look out for on the first viewing.
Issues like mould, poor insulation and subsidence can cost anywhere from £200 up to £14,000 to fix. To help prospective buyers avoid costly repairs or an increased insurance premium, Anna has highlighted seven potential warning signs to spot at viewings
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Poor insulation can increase energy bills by as much as £340 annually. Insulation in cavity walls can cost around £15 per square metre, amounting to £1,275 for a typical wall area of 85m2. The average cost for double glazing windows ranges from £450 to £1,200 depending on the size, design and materials.
Anna says: “Always check the property’s EPC rating as this tells you how energy efficient the home is; the higher the rating the lower the energy bills are likely to be. Poor insulation is one of the most common causes of temperature imbalances, with poorly fitted windows being a problem now sometimes seen in new builds.
“Pay attention to the temperature of each room. This can be harder to tell during the summer months, but if one
As travellers start planning their getaways for summer, they've been warned to keep an eye out for a wave of "hidden fees".
has presented Wimbledon championship winners with their trophies as part of her duties as the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016. In an new interview, All England Club chair Debbie Jevans recently told that tournament organizers will grant the Princess of Wales “as much flexibility as possible” to take part in this year's event amid ongoing .“We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority,” Jevans said.
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After weeks of uncertainty, the UK is finally set to sizzle in temperatures forecasted to soar beyond 30°C over the coming days, encouraging many of us to venture outdoors and soak up the eagerly anticipated great British Summer sun. After a miserable start to June, the Met Office anticipates a significant rise in mercury levels from Sunday evening lasting until approximately Thursday.
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flop movie “Madame Web,” saying the project was “made by committees” and had no artistic value.“You’re telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some f–king universe for cartoon characters … and you didn’t get enough pathos?” Crowe said in a recent interview with GQ UK. “Not quite sure how I can make this better for you.
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New bank notes featuring King Charles III will have entered circulation today (5 June), although it could be a while before they find their way into purses and wallets across the country. Notes featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II will remain legal tender while slowly being replaced with new notes. The new £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes feature a portrait of the King that was taken in 2013.The reverse side of the bank notes have remained the same featuring Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen, JMW Turner and Alan Turing.
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